The Mets lost Alonso a day after All-Star closer Edwin Díaz agreed to leave New York for a $69 million, three-year contract with the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, a deal still not finalized. New York also traded outfielder Brandon Nimmo to Texas on Nov. 24 for Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien.

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The dismantling of the Mets continued this week at the Winter Meetings, where, a day after Edwin Díaz agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Dodgers, franchise home run king Pete Alonso shook hands on a five-year,

Dean Huijsen is expected to return to the Real Madrid squad for Sunday’s La Liga fixture against Alaves after missing his side’s last five matches with a thigh injury. The centre-back’s anticipated return comes as Madrid contend with a number of defensive absences and with head coach Xabi Alonso under pressure following a disappointing run of form.

Two Orioles legends welcomed Pete Alonso to “Charm City.” Alonso bolted Queens for Baltimore on a five-year deal worth $155 million that left legendary shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. and pitcher Jim Palmer elated to have the superstar slugger joining the Orioles.

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